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Countries that publicly comment on North Korean diplomat defection by end of 2024?
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Senior North Korean Diplomat Defects to South Korea from Cuba in November
Jul 16, 2024, 03:15 AM
A senior North Korean diplomat based in Cuba defected to South Korea in November, according to reports from Chosun Ilbo and the country's spy agency. This defection marks the highest-ranking North Korean diplomat to escape to the South since 2016. The diplomat fled with his wife and children, highlighting a significant development in the ongoing tensions between North and South Korea.
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